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Exhibit
Policy compliance report: - Assignment: Deny public network access on storage accounts - Scope: MG-Platform - Noncompliant resource: stlegacy01 in RG-Legacy - Business note: The legacy application must stay publicly reachable for 30 days during migration.
Based on the exhibit, what should the administrator use to temporarily allow the legacy storage account to remain noncompliant without changing the policy for everyone?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
Distractor review
Modify the policy definition so all storage accounts can use public network access.
Changing the policy definition would weaken governance for every scoped resource, not just the legacy account.
B
Best answer
Create a policy exemption for the legacy storage account or its resource group.
A policy exemption is designed for approved exceptions to an existing assignment. It lets the legacy storage account remain temporarily outside the deny effect while preserving the policy for everything else. This keeps governance intact and documents the exception clearly.
C
Distractor review
Apply a ReadOnly lock to the storage account.
A ReadOnly lock would interfere with normal management operations and does not create a policy exception.
D
Distractor review
Move the storage account to another subscription so the policy no longer applies.
Moving the resource is a disruptive workaround and does not address the governance exception in a controlled way.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: ACLs stop at the first match
ACLs are processed top to bottom. The first matching entry wins, and an implicit deny usually exists at the end.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
ACL questions test precision: source, destination, protocol, port and direction. A generally correct ACL can still fail if it is applied on the wrong interface or in the wrong direction.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Standard ACLs match source addresses.
- Extended ACLs can match source, destination, protocol and ports.
- The first matching ACL entry is used.
- There is usually an implicit deny at the end.
TExam Day Tips
- Check inbound versus outbound direction.
- Read the ACL from top to bottom.
- Look for a broader permit or deny above the intended line.
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FAQ
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What does this AZ-104 question test?
Standard ACLs match source addresses.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Create a policy exemption for the legacy storage account or its resource group. — A policy exemption is the correct response when one resource needs a documented, temporary exception from a policy assignment. In this scenario, the organization wants the legacy storage account to remain publicly reachable for 30 days while the broader deny policy continues to protect other storage accounts. Exemptions preserve compliance reporting and are much safer than altering the policy definition for everyone. Why others are wrong: Changing the policy definition would remove protection from all in-scope storage accounts. A ReadOnly lock is unrelated to policy compliance and can disrupt administration. Moving the resource would be a poor workaround and does not provide a controlled, auditable exception.
What should I do if I get this AZ-104 question wrong?
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